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Senate Hearing on Death Penalty Reopens Debate on Justice and Public Safety

December 29, 2025

The Nigerian Senate has commenced a public hearing on a proposal seeking the introduction of the death penalty for kidnapping, reopening national debate on crime control, justice reform and human rights. Kidnapping has emerged as one of the country’s most persistent security challenges, affecting rural and urban communities alike. Lawmakers supporting stricter penalties argue that...

New Vice Chancellor Sets Reform Agenda for Alex Ekwueme Federal University

December 23, 2025

The appointment of a new Vice Chancellor at Alex Ekwueme Federal University signals a renewed focus on institutional reform, academic quality and research relevance within Nigeria’s higher education system. The incoming university leadership has outlined priorities that include curriculum modernisation, staff development, improved research output and stronger links between academia and industry. These commitments come...

Digital Identity Expansion Positions NIN as a Platform for Financial Inclusion

December 16, 2025

A new digital identity solution is redefining how Nigeria’s National Identification Number can be used within the financial and tax systems, following the rollout of a platform that enables NIN to function as a linked bank account and tax wallet. The development introduces an integrated approach where a single national identity can support payments, savings,...

Oshiomhole Attacks Obi, Says Four Years Not Enough to Transform Nigeria

Former Edo State Governor and Senator Adams Oshiomhole has criticised the 2027 presidential ambition of Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate Peter Obi, describing his promise to transform Nigeria within a single four-year term as unrealistic and driven by desperation. Speaking on Obi’s campaign promises, Oshiomhole questioned the former Anambra governor’s political consistency, arguing that his...

SERAP Drags NNPCL to Court Over Unexplained ₦211 Trillion Entries

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has instituted legal proceedings against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) over what it describes as the company’s failure to properly explain ₦211 trillion recorded in its 2023 audited financial statements. The lawsuit, filed before the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges financial entries listed as “Sundry...

Troops Rescue Five Relatives as Search for Abducted Zamfara LG Chairman Intensifies

Security forces have intensified efforts to rescue the Zamfara LG chairman, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, after suspected terrorists abducted him during an overnight attack on his residence in Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State. The Joint Task Force (North West), operating under Operation Fansan Yamma, confirmed in a statement issued on Saturday that the...

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